Project Engineer

Kinetik; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Project Engineer role at Kinetik in Midland, TX is focused on engineering, executing and managing midstream facility and gas plant projects. You will work independently on projects, define scopes, manage costs and schedules, and coordinate with customers and stakeholders to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

Required are a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical or Petroleum Engineering and 4+ years of midstream experience, with strong communication and collaboration skills and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical or Petroleum Engineering.
• 4+ years of relevant midstream engineering experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer focus.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft products.
• Experience using engineering design software, including Promax, Ariel Performance, Fisher Sizing, Daniel’s sizing.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, execute, and manage midstream facility and gas plant projects.
• Define and prepare project scopes and cost estimates for compressor station and gas processing projects.
• Manage project costs and schedules.
• Execute multiple concurrent projects.
• Provide technical guidance to stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical or Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Promax

Ariel Performance

Fisher Sizing

Daniel’s sizing

Job description

Schedule: M-F, 8-5

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Project Engineer will engineer, execute, and manage midstream facility and gas plant projects while utilizing a deep technical knowledge and focus on customer service. Other duties include:

• Work independently on projects/technical assignments
• Define and prepare project scopes and cost estimates for compressor station and gas processing projects
• Manage project costs and schedules
• Execute multiple concurrent projects simultaneously
• Provide technical guidance to support operations and other internal and external stakeholders
• Lead teams to identify and solve technical and project management issues
• Maintain a strong understanding of industry and operational requirements
• Utilize best practices and safety standards
• Assist Management in making informed decisions
• Interface with customers and stakeholders, and communicate the status of developmental activities
• Perform a wide spectrum of assignments, requiring technical evaluation, innovation, and judgement while maintaining customer satisfaction
• Evaluate current processes to ensure continuous improvement
• Coordinate with construction personnel to ensure operational and regulatory requirements are met on all projects
• Oversee third party contract personnel engaged in projects
• Maintain a focus to detail across all work products
• All other duties as assigned

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical or Petroleum Engineering
• 4+ years of relevant midstream engineering experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer focus
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft products
• Experience using engineering design software, including, but not limited to: Promax, Ariel Performance, Fisher Sizing, Daniel’s sizing, etc.

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Available outside of normal working hours as needed for business necessity
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
• Will require lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs. in a safe manner on an occasional basis.
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver's license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.